Chamblee Phone Number Lookup

The Chamblee phone directory has contact info for city offices, police records, and public records departments in this DeKalb County city. Chamblee has a population of about 32,321 and sits just inside the I-285 perimeter northeast of Atlanta. The main city number is 770-986-5010. This page lists the phone numbers you need for open records requests, police reports, court contacts, and statewide databases that cover Chamblee and DeKalb County.

Chamblee Phone Directory for Open Records

Open records requests in Chamblee go through the City Clerk's office. The Submit Open Records Request link is available on the City Clerk page of the Chamblee website. You fill out the form, describe what records you need, and submit it online. You can also drop off a written request at city hall in person. The process follows the Georgia Open Records Act, which starts at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70.

The city must respond within three business days under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. That response can take a few forms. They might hand over the records on the spot. They might tell you when the records will be ready. Or they might deny the request and cite a specific part of the law that allows the denial. The first 15 minutes of staff search time is free. After that, the city charges based on the hourly rate of the lowest-paid worker who can do the job. Copy fees are extra, usually around 10 cents a page for standard documents.

You do not need to give a reason for your request. That is one of the core rules in the Open Records Act. Anyone can ask for public records, regardless of where they live or why they want them. Chamblee city staff handle these requests on a regular basis and know the drill.

Chamblee Phone Numbers for Police Records

Copies of police reports may be obtained in person at the Chamblee Police Department. This includes incident reports, accident reports, and other law enforcement documents. The police department has its own records section that handles these requests. You go to the front desk, fill out a form, and staff will pull the report for you. There is usually a fee for copies. The cost depends on the type and length of the report.

If you cannot visit in person, you can submit an open records request to the police department in writing. The same rules under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 apply. Some records may be withheld if there is an active investigation or if the report contains info about a juvenile. But basic police reports like accident records and closed case summaries are generally public. If the department denies a request, they must cite the exact legal reason in writing.

For people who need records from DeKalb County law enforcement (as opposed to Chamblee city police), the request goes through a different office. DeKalb County has its own police department and its own open records process at dekalbcountyga.gov. Make sure you know which agency handled your case before you file a request. Chamblee police cover the city. DeKalb police cover unincorporated areas and other parts of the county.

Chamblee Directory for County Records

Chamblee sits in DeKalb County, one of the most populated counties in Georgia. Many public records for Chamblee residents are held at the county level. The DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court handles court records, real estate filings, and other legal documents. Property taxes, voter registration, and vital records also go through county offices. If you need something that is not a city matter, the county is your next call.

DeKalb County has its own open records process. You can submit requests through the county website at dekalbcountyga.gov. The county follows the same state law as the city, so the three-day response rule and fee structure are the same. The county just handles a bigger volume of requests because it serves a much larger population.

The image below shows the Georgia professional licensing directory on the Secretary of State site. This tool covers all of Georgia, including Chamblee.

The Secretary of State website lets you check if a person or firm in Chamblee holds a valid state license. Use it for contractors, real estate agents, doctors, and other licensed professionals.

Chamblee Phone Directory for State Tools

Statewide databases make it possible to search for records tied to Chamblee and DeKalb County without making a phone call. These tools are run by Georgia agencies and cover all 159 counties.

The GSCCCA search portal at gsccca.org/search is one of the most useful. It covers deed records, liens, UCC filings, and court documents. You can search DeKalb County records by name or document type. Basic searches are free, and viewing full documents costs a small fee. This is the go-to tool for property records and past court filings in the Chamblee area.

Georgia's Department of Driver Services also handles open records requests. The DDS open records page at dds.georgia.gov explains how to request driving records and other info held by the department. Under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-2(b), certain driving records are available to the public, though some personal info may be redacted for privacy. If you need a copy of your own driving record, you can get it through the DDS website or by visiting a local office.

The image below shows the DDS open records page.

The DDS page walks you through the steps to request records from the department. Fees and turnaround times vary based on the type of record you need.

Chamblee Phone Directory and Georgia Law

The Georgia Open Records Act is the law that governs public records access in Chamblee and across the state. The full text starts at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 and runs through several sections. The core idea is straightforward. Public records belong to the people. Government offices hold them as custodians and must make them available unless a specific exemption applies.

Exemptions are listed in O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 and cover things like active criminal investigations, certain medical files, and sealed court records. But most records that people ask for are fully public. Budgets, contracts, emails about city business, meeting minutes, and staff directories all fall under the open records law. If a Chamblee office claims a record is exempt, they have to put the denial in writing and cite the exact statute. You have the right to challenge any denial in court.

Penalties for violating the Open Records Act can be steep. An agency that wrongly denies a request may face fines, and the court can order them to pay the requester's attorney fees. This gives offices a real incentive to follow the rules. In practice, most requests in Chamblee are handled without any issues. The city clerk's office processes them regularly and knows the law well.

Nearby Cities

Chamblee is in the metro Atlanta area, close to several other cities in DeKalb County and beyond. Each city below has its own phone directory page with government contacts and records info.